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ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Launches New Website

  • May 18, 2023
  • News

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA)–a collaborative forum to advance operational technology (OT) cybersecurity awareness, education, readiness, standardization and knowledge sharing–announced its new website.

Rohde & Schwarz Presents 'Unlocking the Future of Satellite Communications in Europe' at Its Satellite Industry Day

  • May 17, 2023
  • News

As Europe undergoes a digital transformation and faces potential geopolitical and cybersecurity challenges, attention is being focused on the need for a secure and resilient space-based telecommunications system to meet changing requirements.

How to Defend Against AI-Powered Phishing Attacks and Keep Sensitive Data Secure

  • by Anthony Moillic
  • May 17, 2023
  • Feature

Phishing remains the top attack vector, implicated in a staggering 74% of cyberattacks—but as companies have improved their defenses, cybercriminals are upping their game.

How Does DH+ Compare to Ethernet?

  • by John S. Rinaldi
  • May 16, 2023
  • Feature

Because DH+ is many years older than Ethernet, it's not not nearly as fast, sophisticated or flexible. However, it supported the manufacturing applications of its time very well.

Mitigate Four Significant Cyber Threats Facing Automated Factories

  • by Mars Cheng and YenTing Lee
  • May 15, 2023
  • Feature

Automated manufacturing is growing fast. As always, along with greater efficiency comes greater risk. The OT Threat Research team at TXOne Networks analyzes four automated factory trends that warrant focused cybersecurity attention: the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT); industrial robots; augmented reality (AR) devices; and additive manufacturing (AM).

Dow’s Private Cellular Network Empowers Manufacturing People

  • by Bill Lydon
  • May 11, 2023
  • Feature

Clark Dressen, Dow Corporation global director, described extending the reach of systems with the application of private 5G networks at the 27th Annual ARC Industry Forum. 

Cyber Safeguarding Industrial Operational Support

  • by Steve Mustard
  • May 9, 2023
  • Feature

Excerpt from new OT cybersecurity book, Industrial Cybersecurity Case Studies and Best Practices. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

Securing Critical Infrastructure with Zero Trust

  • by Anand Oswal
  • May 5, 2023
  • Feature

Being operationally resilient requires a multitude of safeguards that span OT and IT. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

Integrating Safety and Security Strengthens Cybersecurity

  • by Nick Creath
  • May 4, 2023
  • Feature

Closing security gaps and strengthening security make organizations more resilient to future threats. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

Finding a Faster Fieldbus

  • by Jack Smith
  • May 3, 2023
  • Feature

Speed, flexibility and simplicity make EtherCAT a robust fieldbus contender. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.